Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-19

tell You what the Others thought. I know
l prayed very earnestly. Occasionally
could hear Mr. Neville comforting Mis-
Katie; and after awhile he spoke 10 me.
Mrs. Farmer, will you come here
, think Miss Canton has tainted; she i
heavy and cold, -" he whispered
! stepped toward his voice whic
, sounded 50 curious in the darkness all,
deathly Silence, and took Miss Katie 81
my arms She lay passive placed he
on the floor, and lo,-'ened her dress. So a
TO revive her We Ielt the awful silence
Then perceived a touch on my face
was cold; and Mr. Neville said:
Give her some of this
took the flask and poured few drop.
down Miss katie's throat-and | ma,
say. drank a little myself Mr. Neyill,
said he didn't want any; and he kept feel
ing his way about the little hut, irving 1,
lind the door or window
If We only had light. 80 cried. we
might save Mass Katie. | am afraid she
is diving. If We could only SEE
Nv hat fool | am" exclaimed Mr.
Neville Then after pause | heard him
striking match. In another second the
hut was lighted by a wax vesta
Il have six or seven more" he said
Then he stopped. and by the light OF the
tiny taper we saw that Miss Katie was
pale as death, her eyes and mouth tightly
closed, her hands clepched and rigid.
Force some cordial down her throat -
he said. Il Will chafe her feet" and he
knelt down.
Hold another match, sir" said.
Look: what's that yonder9''
He jumped up An old lantern and a
bit of candle in il Now we are all
right
/ He had apparently forgotten the ter
rible situation We We're in. The candle
WAS lighted, and while it burned we
turned all our attention TO Miss Katie.
After awhile she again hreathed regu-
larly, and then the candle Went out.
'Hurrah" cried Mr.. Neville. who was
nearly crying, too. oh, my darling,
You are better now Katie, dearest. speak
to me-
She only closed her ewes wearily.
keep her awake, for heavens sake
keep her awake, She will die if she
sleeps he screamed. Il would give nv
life for hers -
He rushed toward the doorway. and be
gan wildly 10 pick out handfus of the
snow. Was he mad, called to him and
begged him to desist He raved and
seemed demented, in truth. calling Miss
Katie, who lay still in my arms. while |
caressed her. and did all | could TO keep
her awake.
At length Mr.. Neville Gained down in
despair. He came and sat beside me,
holding Miss katie's hands, and occasion
ally kissing them, as could hear
How long we remained seated thus |
cannot tel you. Ii seemed hours, when
suddenly we heard a thud overhead
I'VE are saved,' shouted Mr.. Neville.
They are digging for us. Shout.
Shout
We two shouted. 4 cry answered MS.
Then We heard voices plainly At length
gray light came in. A man with a rope
leared down from what seemed a white
sheet overhead; and We We're drawn ND as
teiderly as babes.
We were laid. wrapped in blankets, on
sHetchers, and carried to what remained
II the village. II had been nearly demol-
tshed: and many of the inhabitants still
lie buried in the landslip which accom-
panied the avalanche. Most fortunately
the pension, at the extremity of the
valley, escaped, with some few houses:
but the village is no more Our friends
were all safe.
1t was long before Miss Katie recovered.
Her father came out with Miss Rose and
carried her home Mr. Neville and his
sister accompanied them 10 London. l
WINS sent home before that. for | was very
anxious about Charley; but some weeks
after my return Miss Katie drove up in
her little pony chaise and Overdid HE with
thanks and kisses.
MIR. Neville is coming 10 stay here,
Mrs. Farmer, and we--are engaged TO be
married i'll August" Then she whis-
pered: Did you hear about poor Gideon
iraspert'
No. miss, said in surprise What
about him,'
1t was lie who carried the news of our
danger 10 the villagers, and who rescued
us He managed 10 avoid the track Of
The avalanche after all -
Poor Grasperr' l exclaimed. Did |
you hear what became of him, miss?''
Yes; he came and begged my pardon,
and lectured me kindly, too-gaye me |
advice never 10 play with mans feelings |
again: and oh! Mrs. Farmer, / am 80 |
sorry; l am afraid have been a misera-
ole 1iirt"
She began to cry, and comfOrted her
Then she said that Gideon had left for
and her father had supplied him
with ample means.
And so you are really going to be mar
led, miss" / said, after while.
Yes, Mrs. Farmer, l am really-in
August. Fancy thatr'
1t was no fancy. She was married. and
5 still very happy i'll her new home, for
Ilthough she had tolerated some gentle
men for while, and had had many offers
# marriage, she found her match IN Mr..
Neville, and with him she kept her last
Farmer in Casselrs
dagazine.